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Getting Started with HausFlow Family

HausFlow Family is a household coordination app for parents and kids. This guide walks you through what the app does and how to get started.

How It Works​

The core loop is simple:

Parent assigns → Kid receives → Kid completes → Parent reviews → Points awarded → Repeat

That loop runs on separate screens. The parent shell and the kid shell are completely different views built into the same app download. A kid on their own device will never see the parent dashboard.

The Two Shells​

Parent shell — where you create chores, assign them, review completed work, manage your family roster, and see everyone's progress at a glance.

Kid shell — where kids see their tasks, complete them, attach proof photos, ask questions, and watch their points grow.

You can switch to kid view from the parent home screen to preview what your kids see.

Step 1: Parent Sets Up the Family​

Download HausFlow Family and choose I'm a parent. You will go through four steps:

  1. Welcome screen
  2. Enter your first name and pick a parent role (Mom, Dad, Step Mom, Step Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, or Guardian)
  3. Name your family household
  4. Optionally pick starter chores from a list of eight common chores to seed your task board

The whole setup takes under two minutes.

Step 2: Invite Your Kids​

Go to the Family tab and tap the invite button. You will get a code in HF-XXXX format and a scannable QR code. Share either one with your kid.

Step 3: Kid Joins on Their Device​

The kid downloads the same HausFlow Family app and goes through three steps:

  1. Welcome screen
  2. Enter their name and choose I'm joining a family
  3. Enter the invite code or scan the QR

They land directly in the kid shell. From that point on, the app opens straight to their experience every time.

Your First Chore​

  1. Tap the + button on the parent home screen
  2. Give the chore a title
  3. Set a point value
  4. Pick which kid to assign it to
  5. Add an optional note if the standard needs explanation
  6. Tap Create

The kid gets an instant push notification. Your parent role (Mom, Dad, etc.) appears in the message — not your first name.

What Happens Next​

The chore appears in the kid's To Do list. They can start it, add a note or proof photo, and mark it done. Completed chores land in your review queue. You approve with a point value or send it back with a note explaining what to fix.

Points go directly to the kid's balance when you approve. Kids can spend those points in the Award Store — claiming household rewards parents set up — or use the Wish List to tell parents what they want.

Free vs. Pro​

HausFlow Family has a free tier that covers everything in the core loop. The free tier supports up to 5 household members, 25 active chores, and 5 routines per kid.

Pro unlocks:

  • Family Board™ — post chores for any kid to claim voluntarily
  • Handled It™ — kids log things they did without being asked
  • Scheduling — due dates and recurring day-of-week chores
  • Calendar Planning — monthly calendar with per-kid color dots
  • Unlimited members, chores, routines, history, and photos

Keep It Small at First​

Start with one or two chores. Build the habit of checking the app before adding more.

A working system with two chores beats an ambitious one with ten.